In 2007, the World Bank committed to provide financing to support the modernization of the water sector in Honduras and promote decentralization of water services, through a project called PROMOSAS. The...
Of the 10 most unequal countries in the world today, 7 are in Africa. Excluding these countries (five of which have populations of less than 5 million and most of which are in Southern Africa) and controlling...
Type: BriefReport#: 105632Date: May 1, 2016Author:
Beegle,Kathleen G. ;
Christiaense, Luc ;
Dabalen,Andrew L. ;
Gaddis,Isis
Georgia is upgrading its principal highway, running for more than 350 kilometers between the Black Sea on its western border and Azerbaijan in the east, at a cost of about 2.3 billion US dollars, or nearly...
Type: BriefReport#: 107702Date: May 1, 2016Author:
Monsalve,Carolina
The Government of Niger (GoN) awarded Cotecna Inspection Services S.A. of Switzerland (COINS) a concession to develop import verification and trade facilitation services. COINS will establish a Cotecna...
Fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) face specific socioeconomic and political challenges that hinder their ability to improve infrastructure anddrive economic growth. Implementation of public-private...
The Port of Callao is the third largest port in South America, the largest port on the west coast of South America, and the largest port in Peru. Peru’s Port of Callao is the main port in the country,...
In Benin, rural water systems had historically been operated by local communities, with varying degrees of success. In 2006, the Government of Benin (GoB) began to transfer the management of these water...
The World Bank Group in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, established the Health in Africa (HIA) Initiative in 2008. Its mission is to catalyze sustained improvements among the poor...
Type: BriefReport#: 108032Date: May 1, 2016Author:
Seddoh,Anthony Theophilus ;
Islam,Syed Estem Dadul ;
Olayo,Bernard O. ;
Rogo,Khama Odera
In 2006, the Government of Jordan awarded a 25 year build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract to Samra wastewater treatment plant company (WWTP). It is the first BOT and public-private partnership in the country....
In this note, we summarize three energy sector models used in Lebanon, Kosovo and the Comoros, three countries that had significant energy-sector challenges and limited fiscal space available to finance...
The choices developing countries make today in building and expanding transport networks will irreversibly shape development for the next century. That is why urgent steps are needed to ensure that transport...
Type: BriefReport#: 107704Date: May 1, 2016Author:
Hallegatte,Stephane ;
Mook Bangalore
The elevation difference in Northern Sumatra’s Asahan River and Lake Toba region has been used for its hydroelectric power generation capacity since 1975. Bajradaya Sentranusa (BDSN), an Indonesia energy...
The Government of El Salvador has procured a ten-year import, export, and transit verification project. The procurement arrangement is governed by a Concession Contract for Goods Inspections Services through...
Indonesia has established a strong track record of overall public borrowing restraint and enjoys a low debt burden with minimal risks of debt distress. Its clear fiscal rules have underpinned this success....
This series of policy briefs focuses on four key areas for action (or pillars): pillar one. Keeping girls in school; pillar two. Equipping out-of-school girls with skills; pillar three. Beginning a family...
Recurring episodes of conflict and a challenging political-economy in Lebanon have contributed to serious power shortages in the country that reduce the quality of life for Lebanese citizens, and continue...
The global productivity slowdown is affecting mature as well as emerging economies and this pattern has been particularly prominent over the past five years. Productivity levels in mature economies are...
Type: BriefReport#: 109455Date: May 1, 2016Author:
Moelders,Florian
Tanzania has made some phenomenal gains in recent years. For example, the infant mortality rate has fallen by an average 3.2 percent per year, the fastest rate of decline among 20 countries in the region....
Type: BriefReport#: 176592Date: April 30, 2016Author:
World Bank
The partnership with IFC is seen to help expand access to credit for women-owned businesses to support their growth and generate more jobs. The gender finance advisory services will help BFL to grow their...
Type: BriefReport#: 192556Date: April 30, 2016Author:
World Bank
Meeting the sustainable development goals and the climate targets agreed on by most countries in 2015 will require bold and ambitious action across all sectors of the economy, but particularly transportation....
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